ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AT PUBLIC HOSPITAL OF ALGARVE: INTERNAL MEDICINE STAFF PERCEPTION

Organisational culture has increasingly emerged as a pivotal focus in management and organisational studies over recent decades, given its substantial impact on institutional performance, adaptability, innovation, and long-term sustainability. Within the healthcare sector, understanding cultural dynamics is essential to fostering effective leadership, enhancing service quality, and promoting employee well-being. This study examines the organisational culture of the Internal Medicine Inpatient Unit at the Public Hospital of Algarve (PHA), aiming to support strategic change management and inform human capital development policies. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed, utilising the well-established Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) developed by Cameron and Quinn (1999, 2011). The instrument was administered to a broad range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, technical assistants, and operational support staff. Findings indicate that the current culture is predominantly aligned with the Clan type, characterised by teamwork, trust, and a family-like working environment, followed by elements of a Hierarchical culture, reflecting the importance of structure, control, and formal procedures. Participants demonstrated a clear preference for reinforcing the Clan model, while acknowledging the strategic value of incorporating leadership attributes from all four cultural types: Clan, Hierarchy, Market, and Adhocracy. Notably, cultural perceptions were consistent across sociodemographic groups, highlighting a shared vision for a more collaborative, internally focused culture. The results underscore the importance of aligning organisational culture with leadership development, employee engagement, and institutional priorities. Based on these insights, the study proposes actionable recommendations to enhance organisational effectiveness, professional satisfaction, and cultural alignment within the healthcare context.

Susana Soares Pinheiro PESCADA - University of Algarve, Faculty of Economics, Portugal spescada@ualg.pt (Corresponding Author)

Fernando Jose Calado e Silva Nunes TEIXEIRA - Polytechnic Institute of Beja, Portugal Smart Cities Research Center, Instituto Polytechnico de Tomar fernando.teixeira@ipbeja.pt

Weska Glacielly Resende PEREIRA - University of Algarve, Faculty of Economics, Portugal weska.pereira@gmail.com

H12, J24, I12, J13, M12, M14

THE PREDICTIVE POWER OF TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: EVIDENCE FROM THE GBP/USD EXCHANGE RATE

This study examines the effectiveness of technical analysis in the foreign exchange market, focusing on the GBP/USD currency pair in 2019. By combining historical and granular analysis, the research leverages various technical tools, including trendlines, support and resistance levels, Fibonacci retracements, chart patterns, and candlestick formations. The study demonstrates the predictive power of these tools in identifying market trends, pinpointing potential reversals, and uncovering trading opportunities. This highlights the value of technical analysis for informed decision-making in the complex foreign exchange market.

Miguel LAMPREIA - Ivo Garcias, Sociedade de Embalagens, Lda., Portugal lampreia16@gmail.com

Fernando TEIXEIRA - Professor Assistant, Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Portugal Smart Cities Research Center fernando.teixeira@ipbeja.pt

Susana Soares Pinheiro Vieira PESCADA - Professor Assistant, Faculty of Economy, University of Algarve, Portugal Cin Turs - Research Center for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being spescada@ualg.pt

D50, D53

KOSOVO EMPLOYEE’S PERCEPTION OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DECENT WORK ACCORDING TO SUSTAINABILITY

This research paper aims to identify how implementation of Goal 8 “Decent work and economic growth” deriving from the UN Sustainable Development Goals is being perceived by employees of the public sector and private sector in Kosovo. This paper aims to investigate perceptions of the employees on decent work and explore the path how employees, employers, social partners and public policymakers contribute to a united response to the implementation of sustainability dimensions to foster community cohesion and promote common vision. In a discovery seeking environment, as a research method was used survey. The sample consists of 201 respondents that targeted employees of either private or public sector in different regions of the country. Data collected were analyzed using Independent T-Test and Spearman’s rank order correlations. The study reveals that there is no mean difference between perceptions of females and males about the economic growth in the country and impact on incomes. Economic growth is moderately related with the opportunity of being able to cover basic living expenses. Moreover, the perceptions of the integrity protection at workplace and being able to cover basic living expenses is moderately intertwined with the equal pay for equal value. Safety and physical security at workplace is also moderately related to protection of integrity in the workplace. Perceptions of respondents on economic growth are moderately associated with working sector.

Filipos RUXHO - Assistant Professor, Department of Business Management, Universum International College, Kosovo E-mail: filip.ruxho@universum-ks.org

J10, J13, J40, O10, O40

ANALYZING THE SPATIAL INTERACTIONS IN THE NATIONWIDE REGIONAL CAPITALS NETWORK OF GREECE

This paper studies the spatial interactions of the nationwide regional (NUTS III) capitals network in Greece, using complex network analysis and comparative methods. The study detects the topological characteristics of the nationwide spatial network composed of regional capitals and to examine how this network serves and promotes regional development. The analysis highlights the impact of spatial constraints on the network, provides information on the major infrastructure projects that have developed in the road transport sector and affected the country’s transport capacity, and outlines the gravitational dimension of the nationwide spatial interconnectivity phenomenon. Overall, the paper highlights the effectiveness of complex network analysis in the modeling spatial networks and transport systems, and promotes the network paradigm in spatial and regional economics’ research.

Dimitrios TSIOTAS - Assistant Professor, Department of Regional and Economic Development, School of Applied Economics and Social Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, Amfissa, Greece tsiotas@aua.gr, (Corresponding Author)

Serafeim POLYZOS - Professor, Department of Regional Development and Planning, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece, spolyzos@uth.gr

R4, R41, R42